Richard Pryor was married about seven times. His nicknames are Richie, Dickie, Dick, and Rich. He died over a heart attack. His wives were Patricia Price (24 August 1961-1962)(Divorced)(1 child), Shelly R. Bonus (13 January 1968-1969)(Divorced)(1 child), Deborah McGuire (22 September 1977- 2 October 1978)(Divorced), Jennifer Lee Pryor (16 August 1981-1982)(Divorced)